EbE Representative Role (Carers Group Facilitation Support)

We are looking for an Expert by Experience (EbE) Carer to bring the voice of lived experience to our carers group.

Role Reference Number: ES023-2025

Closing Date for Applications: 18/05/2025

Duration: The main carer group will be aiming for 1 hour, with some flexibility. Initially the first session will be at Amberstone, but this could rotate around the other two community teams to be more inclusive. Total looking for 3 hours a month for the EBE commitment and planning and prep with staff etc

Location: Amberstone Hospital, Hellingly, initially with possibility of rotating around Eastbourne/ Hastings as part of being more inclusive to carers.

Main Purpose: To support the facilitation of a carers group based across the pathway. The group will be a stepping stone to Care for the Carers and a way for carers from clients using the services of Amberstone and the Community East Sussex Rehabilitation Pathway (Eastbourne and Hastings hubs). It will be a monthly group to offer a link with other carers using these services. there will be the option of inviting other people to talk/ provide information . Care for Carers representative will be attending along with named clinical staff to support the group and individuals.

Preparation & debriefing details: To be provided by the lead worker/team as and when required.

Relevance of lived experience to role duties: ESRP and Amberstone are part of the psychosis pathway and would require and EBE with lived experience of being a carer to someone who has a long history of experiencing psychosis/ schizophrenia. Someone with experience in running or taking part in carers groups would be desirable.

Skills Experience: Interpersonal Oral & written communication Organisation & planning
Teamwork

Service Experience: Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS)